Indische kwak op besneeuwde boomtak 1900 - 1930

"Indische kwak op besneeuwde boomtak" (Indian Night Heron on a Snowy Branch) is a woodblock print created by renowned Japanese artist Ohara Koson between 1900 and 1930. Known for his depictions of birds, Koson captures the delicate details of a night heron perched on a snow-covered branch, its plumage rendered in subtle shades of gray and brown. The print's minimalist composition, with its focus on the bird and its surroundings, exemplifies the beauty and tranquility of the natural world, a common theme in Japanese art. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Koson's mastery of the woodblock printing technique and his keen eye for capturing the nuances of nature.